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The most effective way of beautifying your yard is by upgrading it. But what does ‘upgrade’ even mean? In the context of this article, upgrading one’s yard means installing new features, planting flowers, and taking care of your lawn. All of these things combined can significantly boost your property’s value and make your yard a much more relaxing place to spend time or host parties. With summer just around the corner, there’s no better time than now to improve your yard’s appearance. If you start right away, the flowers that you plant may well bloom this year.
Here are nine awesome upgrades you can use to beautify your yard:
Benches
If you want to improve your yard’s appearance, then benches make for a great addition. The reason for this is quite simple: benches make your yard look lived in. A problem that’s pretty noticeable nowadays, especially in people’s backyards, is that they are too minimalistic. Minimalism looks great when done properly. When performed in an amateur fashion, it looks bare. You have a lot of options when it comes to benches, you don’t have to settle for a plain wooden one. You can buy a stylish curved garden bench, that adds character to your yard. You could also opt for a built-in marble bench, though this will cost a lot of money to install.
Porch
If your yard is large enough, then you could build a back porch. Most homes have front porches, but very few have them out back too. Back porches are a fantastic addition because they give you a place to relax and escape from the sun, while not exposing yourself to every person that walks past your house. Porches are quite easy to build and most states don’t require building permits for their construction. You can buy ready-to-assemble porch construction kits, which can be put together without previous construction experience.
Birdbaths
Birdbaths are a great investment because they encourage birds to come into your garden. Birdbaths alone won’t attract lots of birds, though. It’s also a good idea to introduce birdfeeders. Bear in mind, that if you live in a place that has a lot of foxes, badgers, or even domesticated cats that go outdoors, birdbaths can attract them as well. If you have a lot of birds in your garden, they can then begin attacking them. If you are going to put birdfeeders up, then make sure that you hang them high so that none of the aforementioned animals can reach the birds, while they are feeding.
Pond
Ponds are a bit laborious to construct but make for a great addition to one’s garden, regardless of size. The larger your garden is, the larger you can make your pond. If you do have a very large garden and can therefore justify the installation of a large pond, then you could consider putting coy carp in there. It’s a good idea to put protective netting over your pond, so that neighborhood cats can’t sneak in and steal your fish. This does happen quite frequently, ask anybody that has a pond. Ponds can be expensive to install, however, so if you are on a budget they aren’t the best option.
Patio
Patios are very easy to install– you don’t need a professional’s help. Patio installation simply requires you to clear and flatten a piece of ground, so that you can put the tiles down. Make sure that you carefully measure the width and length of the area where you are installing the patio. This is so that you can ensure it fits perfectly. If you don’t ensure that your patio fits, then it will look strange, and gaps will form. This could create a trip hazard, which is dangerous if you live with young or elderly people. If you are on a budget, then you can pick up used patio tiles on Facebook Marketplace or eBay.
Trees
Trees are a great way to improve your yard’s appearance. The downside to planting trees is that they can take a long time to grow unless you buy trees that are already semi-mature (which can cost a fortune). There are myriad companies that sell these trees. If you purchase one, they will even come in and plant them for you. This is a great shortcut if you don’t want to have to wait for trees to grow in your garden, which can take decades.
Hedges
Hedges are a great way to border your property. If you have a wall or fence, then a hedge can improve your yard’s appearance and make it look more natural. Simply plant hedges along the border of your property. An alternative to hedges is a plant called wisteria, which grows vines, and grows very quickly. Wisteria, in bloom, has bright purple flowers. It is a very common sight in the front of stately homes and large manor houses. Wisteria is a beautiful plant but does need to be maintained very carefully, otherwise, it can get out of control.
Statues
If you have a very large yard, then you can install large statutes. If you don’t then large statues can look very strange. Small statues, on the other hand, look great. The type of statues that you put down depends largely upon your garden’s theme and what you like as a person. If you enjoy ‘cottagecore’ style designs, then gnomes are a great addition. Alternatively, you could opt for more classical, Greek-styled statues.
Mosaic
Mosaics are also a great addition to one’s yard. The downside to mosaics is that they can be very expensive. If you are going to assemble one yourself, then they can be very time-consuming. If you want a project or hobby, however, then mosaics are a potentially good idea. You may need to attend some classes or watch online tutorials before starting, however. You can either put a mosaic down on the floor or you can mount it on a wall. Mosaics are very cool and can add value to your home because they are unique.
If you want to improve your yard’s appearance, then implementing this post’s suggestions will help you to do that. If you struggle at any point, then you might want to consult a gardener. Acquiring furniture and building things you can do yourself, but when it comes to landscaping, you don’t want to make any mistakes, because they can be hard to reverse.
